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Old 07-02-2020, 01:53 PM   #104
jbjburbs
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Re: 1948 Suburban - finishing what dad started...

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Originally Posted by youngrodder View Post
Glad to hear you are out driving it. In my 48 I ran a 95 LT1. I know the Optispark got a bad rap but mine never gave me any issues. I did replace it with an AC delco one when I completed my restoration. Get the one with the small hook up for a vacuum line that pulls any moister from the Opti as this is what can kill them. Also for your rough idle, I suggest sending your injectors out to be cleaned if you haven't already. My motor sat for many many years before it was fired. Those injectors get gummed up. Mine lopped like a Harley before I cleaned the injectors. After it ran so much smoother.
Thanks - that's what we're looking into. My other brother, Steve, did most of the engine work and I think he got new injectors, but I'm not 100%. We'll check them. Probably get some sea foam and run it through too. We did burn up the 1st fuel pump from crap in the tank that we missed, so we'll probably check filters again too.
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Bodied 1994 Suburban on custom frame -
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672297
Dad's 1948 Suburban -
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563150

Bagged 1995 Suburban - SOLD
Bodied 1995 Tahoe -SOLD

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